Despite the struggling economy, New Years reservations at Bermudas restaurants are filling up fast.

While the Island Restaurant Group, which includes Barracuda, Victoria Grill, Pickled Onion and Hog Penny, still has space, New Years Eve revellers looking to go out better make plans quickly.

We do expected to be fully booked so people that do want to come should make reservations right away, said Philip Barnett, president of Island Restaurant Group.

The Island Restaurant Group is not having any special menu packages — choosing to stick with their regular menus.

Come on in and enjoy yourself as you would on any other night of the year, he said. Weve discovered that this way has really worked for our customers because so many of our regular customers just want to have a quick bite before going somewhere. Instead of buying a big package deal, they use us as they normally would. And it usually ends up being a sold out night for us.

Pickled Onion has a live band playing, Graffiti Park, as does Hog Penny featuring Will Black along with Keith White.

There will be a party with DJ catering to the younger set at the Rumbar on Victoria Street, promoted by venerable party promoter Andrew Holmes.

Victoria Grill has a new Southern coastal seasonal menu, which includes items like fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits and fried chicken and waffles.

Red co-owner Rick Olson said the restaurant, which overlooks Front Street, was almost fully booked.

Red is full, but we do have room on the patio and bar, he said, adding, Bermuda Bistro (at the Beach) has plenty of room and is ready for a big party. We really want to encourage families to come in early for dinner and take advantage of the special for kids under 12.

Also on offer at the Bermuda Bistro are drink specials including two-for-one specials and YGS playing until 3am with free cover charge that includes a welcome cocktail and free champagne at midnight.

For those looking to stay out until the wee hours of the morning, Bouchee on Pitts Bay Road is offering an all-nighter breakfast, opening at 12:30am until 12:30pm New Years Day and featuring a codfish special.

Spanish Town Entertainment is hosting Hamiltons New Years Eve celebration on Front Street, with dancing, DJ, a movie and food vendors.

Brisk New Years Eve business for Islands restaurants

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